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  1. 20th March 2010, 09:05 AM #1
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    Default Pear Hollowform

    Have not shown anything here for a while, so here’s a recent effort. This log was given to me by a friend of a friend, who got it from an arborist friend of his. So if this piece had a name, it would be “Friends”. The tree was said to be a “cooking pear” tree. Been working on “form” lately (to the exclusion of my usual seg. and stave stuff), trying to use the “rules”, searching within for any tiny spark of artistic vision. Haven’t found it yet but have learned that if the base diameter looks right on the lathe it will look too big in the picture. Anyhow this one is pith centered, 6” x 9” (152 x 229), with lacquer finish, not yet buffed. Sanded about three times from 80 through 400 to confirm those are growth rings and not tool marks or tearout. Thanks for looking. C & C welcome.
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  3. 20th March 2010, 09:10 AM #2
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    You've done an excellent job there Richard.

    I think the form is excellent and the finish also.
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  4. 20th March 2010, 09:13 AM #3
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    Great work Richard, looks excellent.
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  5. 20th March 2010, 10:01 AM #4
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    Love the shape, bark inclusions and features
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    Luverly work and wood.
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    Verrrrryyyyyy nicely done Richard...and the base looks just fine
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    Excelent turning Richard, the base looks just fine.
    Good to see you turning again.
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    I find the balance pleasing, and the bark inclusions(?) at neck & foot attractive. nice turning
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  10. 20th March 2010, 11:15 PM #9
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    Looks good to me Richard. It'll pass muster
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    Thanks everyone for your generous comments. I appreciate your support.
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  12. 21st March 2010, 04:40 AM #11
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    Fine piece of turning, Richard, and Mother nature gets a kiss on the cheek for the tree.
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    Nice bit of wood
    nice shape
    finish looks good to me

    nice piece of work all round
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  14. 21st March 2010, 11:59 AM #13
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    Nice work Richard.

    And, yes, the base will tend to look too small on the lathe until you take it off and sit it upright. One of the things you discover when turning enclosed forms.

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  15. 22nd March 2010, 01:56 AM #14
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    Thanks again for your comments. Maybe can get one more small piece from this log. It was still slightly moist so I completely sealed the outside before starting the hollowing. There was some slight warping but no cracks.
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